Arlee Joint School District

Happy Monday! Attached is the scholarship newsletter for this week! *This is the last week to turn in your Youth Serve Scholarship from Reach Higher Montana* https://serve.mt.gov/commission-initiatives/youth-serve-montana-scholarships The American Indian College Fund Scholarship Portal Opens February 1st! https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/ Lastly please get your Cap and Gown orders in, if you haven't already! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1059478/ARLEE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2641862101/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2703754565

Hello parents/guardians of students going on this year's close-up trip to Washington DC. The close-up trip will be Sunday, April 13th - Friday, April 18th this year. The final payment for this year's close-up trip will be on Saturday, February 15th. I have secured a $100 donation per student from Blackfoot Communications. The JOM committee is meeting soon to determine whether there are any funds available for this year's students to go on the trip. We are planning several fundraisers coming up including BINGO night and a BBQ/I-Pad raffle that will take place during the new year. Stay tuned. Finally, I have attached the spreadsheet below where students and parents/guardians can sign up for shifts at the concessions stand. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10OJgCwSR726vtPrqbTVMuZY-Dhm4tQ5-TFcdI12yfEE/edit?usp=sharing

Help the Junior Class raise money for Prom! Buy yourself or a loved one a personalized Valentine's Day Cookie Gram from any Arlee School Office (cash or check only).

Close Up Silent Auction is this Saturday, February 1st. If you have things you would like to sell, get them into Mr. Alberty ASAP iPad and Blackstone Grill Raffle is Saturday, February 15th. If you need more tickets to sell, come see Mr. Huisman. Lastly, sign up for concessions hours, the hourly rate is very good right now and a lot of money can be made off a long shift. Priority goes to seniors. Also, there is money to be made at every 50/50 raffle we hold at every home basketball game, so sign up for that as well. FINAL PAYMENTS DUE FEBRAURY 15TH, Huisman and Alberty will be contacting students and guardians with the remaining balances.

Arlee Athletics Schedule for the week: Monday January 27th JH Girls Basketball Home vs. Polson, 4:30/6:00. Tuesday January 28 HS Wrestling Home vs. Darby/Thompson Falls 6:00 PM (Senior Night Parents please be present by 5:30 PM). Thursday January 30 HS Wrestling @ Darby 6:00 PM. Friday January 31st HS Basketball @ Deer Lodge Friday January 31st, Boys C Squad at 2:30, Boys JV at 4:00, Girls JV at 5:30, Boys Varsity at 7:00. Saturday February 1st HS BB Home vs. Charlo, Boys JV 2:30, Girls Varsity 4:00, Boys Varsity 7:00. Saturday February 1st HS Wrestling @ Mission 9:00 AM. Saturday February 1st JH Girls Basketball @ Superior Jamboree 9:00 AM.

We still have 100 available for sale! AISA is unable to use Venmo for its fundraisers, please pay cash or check. You can contact Ms. Jilot at the Arlee High School if you have any questions. Thank you for all who have already supported our fundraiser so that our students can attend the Salish conference! We appreciate you!

Weekly Activities: Thursday 1/23 JHGBB Home vs. Superior 4:30/6:00. Friday 1/24 HSBB @ Darby C Boys 2:30, JV Boys 4:00, Varsity Girls 5:30, Varsity Boys 7:00. Friday 1/24 HS Wrestling @ Plains 6:00 PM. Friday 1/24, JHGBB Jamboree Home 9:00-3:00. Saturday 1/25 HSBB Home vs. Anaconda C Boys 11:30, JV Boys 1:00, Varsity Girls 2:30, Varsity Boys 4:00. Saturday 1/25 HS Wrestling @ Thompson Falls 9:00 AM.

Silent Auction for Close Up on Saturday, February 1st when basketball is playing Charlo that night.

The HS Wrestling Mixer at Superior has been canceled today.

Gameday at Florence BBGB 2:30/4:00/5:30/7:00

Mission Valley Masonic Scholarship Fund See the application for more details https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkwNDMwNDQ1MjU1/p/NzQ1NTI2NTQ0NTM2

Gameday

Character of Excellence Award Semester 1 Gavyn Swaney Katrina Sanchez A couple months ago, the Arlee High School were given a task to nominate and vote for who they feel are two students who have strong work ethic in/out of the classroom, resiliency when given a tough task/assignment/project even though they may fail at times. We want to create a new tradition where we celebrate students every semester similar to our students of the month. We also wanted to recognize two students this semester who made others feel good and live up to the question, "How do you want to be remembered?" We finally wanted to recognize a student who has shown perseverance, integrity and school culture this semester at Arlee Schools.

*Scholarship Opportunity* This gift-supported program encourages aspiring healthcare providers with scholarship awards and community connections. Our High School Healthcare Scholarship Program has a rich history that includes $552,000 awarded to 703 scholarship recipients, with many past awardees now caring for patients in western Montana, the state, and throughout the world. Scholarships are currently awarded to Lake, Missoula and Ravalli County high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in medicine, nursing, or other health-related field that addresses human health. . Please read through this page for eligibility criteria, application requirements, selection & presentation information and awards presentations prior to applying for a scholarship. With attestation signed by the student and parent or legal guardian. If using a legal guardian or the student is emancipated, please also submit court appointed paperwork. Transcripts must be mailed or delivered in a sealed envelope, if a special accommodation has been approved. Emailed transcripts will only be accepted if they are sent directly by the school counselor or authorized school personnel and please mail or submit to Community Health Alliance at 2315 McDonald Ave Ste 102, Missoula, MT 59801 by the deadline. Written and signed by individuals who are familiar with the applicant (i.e., teachers, employers) and are able to discuss scholastic potential and personal qualities. https://www.communityhealthwmt.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Want to give kudos to our Junior High School Paraprofessionals, Ashley Mesteth & Carol Adams, who have been amazing with our students who need extra help. Thank you both for always coming in for the students!!

Activities this week are as follows: Tuesday 1/14 HS Wrestling @ Mission 6:00 PM. Thursday HSBB @ Loyola JV Boys 4:00/Varsity Girls 5:30/Varsity Boys 7:00, Boys C and Girls JV will be rescheduled later. Friday 1/14 HS Wrestling @ Choteau 12:00 PM. Saturday 1/15 HSBB @ Florence Boys C 2:30/Boys JV 4:00/Girls Varsity 5:30/Boys Varsity 7:00. Saturday 1/15 HS Wrestling @ Choteau 10:00 AM. Saturday 1/15 JHGBB @ Plains 9:00 AM.

Shout out to our PE Teacher, Susan Carney, for taking our students to the archery tournament. Great opportunity for our Arlee students, which Mrs. Carney makes sure to always do. Photos Credit: Amanda Corcoran https://www.facebook.com/amanda11corcoran/posts/archery-tournament-today-all-the-kiddos-shot-really-well-thanks-susan-carney-for/10162357258656118/

*Scholarship Opportunity* Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD)- will again award five, one-time, $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 who come up with an original design and write a brief paragraph (explaining design) to create posters, T-shirts, stickers or decals, coasters, billboards, etc. dedicated to the question: What does “Alcohol Responsibility Matters” mean to you and your community? To qualify, high school seniors are required to be in good academic standing with their current institute of learning. If chosen, the funds will then be deposited with their school/apprentice program/certificate institute of higher education of choice.

High School Semester Week January 13-16 Monday: Prep Day Tuesday: Period 1-3 Wednesday: Period 4-6 Thursday: Period 7 & "GO DAY" Parents/ Guardians, Please make sure to communicate with your child and review their grades on Infinite Campus to see if they have any missing/incomplete assignments. Important to make sure your child prepares for their semester exams during the week. We are making sure to inform students to not rush their tests, but to take their time for quality work. If they do not complete their test during the period, they will have time to work on it during that block, 2:15pm-4:00PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. Basketball (Thursday) HS Basketball will be in Loyola, please inform your child to meet with their teachers since they will be missing their 7th period exam and "Go Day". Make arrangements to review class assignments and final exams. **The attendance for the students is very important so they can stay on task with their work/tests.** Junior High The Junior High will also be on the same schedule due to JH teachers also giving high schools exams. This will also provide junior high students an opportunity to use their time in class and also the 2:15-4:00 PM schedule to finish missing/incomplete assignments. Please make sure to view infinite campus and meet with your child about their grade or progress reports.

Arlee vs Florence AWAY